A unique botanical garden with so much beauty and history. We were lucky to visit during the…read moreOtherwild art exhibit, which displayed beautiful large scale colorful art throughout the various gardens. We walked through the Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, an adorable set up of a water conservation garden, cacti/succulent garden and had a relaxing break on the swing facing the pond filled with turtles and ducks. Make sure you stop inside the high humidity garden and the indoor cacti garden with a unique display of various cacti. There is also a really nice children's garden/area and the botanical garden is child friendly in general. There are a lot of spots to enjoy your lunch. I suggest bringing snacks or your lunch. I didn't see any places to purchase food. Parking is free. We visited midweek and it was pretty mellow. A gift shop is located at the entrance. Overall, this botanical garden is at the top of my list and it's definitely worth a visit.

What a beautiful piece of heaven! I felt like I was transported into another world and didn't feel…read morelike I was in a city at all. My first visit and a definite must in the Spring. Parking was plentiful and easy. Entry is $18 per adult, $16 with military discount. The park is well paved and divided into themed sections. See pic of map below. And in addition, there were 11 beautiful art installations related to plants throughout the park to admire and take pics. Love the symbiotic flow between garden and art. I really enjoyed Pineywoods Lake- gorgeous wooded area with cabins, and lots of benches to sit, relax, and enjoy nature. Vibrant cardinals high up in the trees were singing and turtles were lounging and catching sun rays on a small island in the middle of the lake. Another fave was the Lucile Halsey Conservatory area. The multi color Flowy Flora in Flight resides there and caught my eye. The area also housed the Desert pavilion, fern grotto, tropical conservatory, and palm and cycad pavilion. So many interesting plants and landscaped in a meticulous manner. Couldn't get enough : D Plan to spend about 2-2 1/2 hours and we brought lunch and had a nice picnic near the lake. Cute gift shop and coffee near entrance. I'll be back.

Lovvvveeee this place. I'm a nature girlie and this place did not disappoint. I enjoyed the…read morewaterfall, different paths that offered different views of the beautiful garden and also kept it from feeling crowded. Grounds are very well kept. Felt so peaceful. Beautiful place for pictures as I saw wedding couple and a quinceañera take pics....looks like you can reserve a portion of the garden so that your background is exclusive

This place is a really beautiful spot in San Antonio and definitely worth visiting especially since…read moreit's free. During the weekdays the atmosphere feels calm and quiet which makes it more enjoyable if you want a peaceful experience. Weekends are a completely different story though it gets extremely crowded and packed everywhere, so if you don't like large crowds definitely try going during the week instead. The drinks were also surprisingly really good. I got the limeanade for $8 and it tasted fresh and natural with a refreshing lime flavor that was perfect for the heat. My boyfriend got an Americano for $5 and said it was really good, and my niece got the green tea Arnold Palmer with mango popping pearls for $8 and me and her loved it too. The biggest downside is accessibility. Some areas are difficult if you have a stroller or wheelchair because there are stairs everywhere that make getting around frustrating. Parking is also very stressful, the closest parking lot fills up very fast on weekends. Leaving the closest parking lot after not finding any parking spots is such a hassle we had to wait 15 minutes to get in and Fifteen minutes to get out.

I am so happy to have found a new park in the southtown/downtown area!…read more Hemisfair park is usually my go-to place to take my kiddo in the mornings, but that park can get super chaotic during spring break or other holidays, which is not very ideal. A friend recommended Labor Park and mentioned it was only a couple blocks away from Hemisfair. The park itself is very nice and you can tell the city has taken good care of it. I really like that they have a covered playground which is a major plus during hot summer days (playgrounds can get HOT y'all). They also have a nice baseball field for the little ones, a basketball court, and some gym equipment which kids love to play with. On our time there, we saw a couple other families playing around and enjoying the nice weather. Overall it is a nice neighborhood park!

Southtown outdoors gym! The Labor Street Park has been…read morerenovated and reopened! It's been transformed into an outdoor exercise area! It used to be an empty, decrepit lot in Southtown, but now has trees, a backstop and baseball diamond, outdoor gym equipment, and trees to hang out under. This park used to be a crumbling area, but a local kickball team took up as their cause to clean it up, patch the potholes, and get the park up and running. It used to be owned with the San Antonio Housing Authority, but it was only recently granted to the city. The local kickball team got sponsored by the city, and Coca-Cola, who funded the renovation of the park, and sponsors ongoing exercise classes with the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, so check their website for schedules. I heard that they're hiring lots of veterans to teach exercise boot camps to civilians at no cost. They've got lots of gym equipment out here to enjoy, so you can get your pump on for free. The picnic area is a nice place to get a post-workout snack. Parking is easy- all on the streets, but the area isn't controlled by downtown events parking, so you can generally always find a spot in here for downtown parking, but it's a bit of a hike. Overall, it's a pretty good park that's been redone, giving other options for parks in the southtown area! I'd recommend checking it out. It's a wonderful example of how a local grassroots movement took charge to do something positive for San Antonio!

Yanaguana is one of the best (if not the best) kid playground/park in the city!…read more Yanaguana Garden is located within Hemisfair. The park itself includes multiple sections for all ages including the main playground which was designed to be an inclusive space and follows the American Disabilities Act standards for public playgrounds. A new toddler play area which is perfect for babies and toddlers. There is also the Union Pacific splash pad which is only open during certain months of the year, so make sure to check their calendar for hours. They also have a sand play area, as well as another section with small games like ping pong, chess and many more games. Overall, this garden/park offers a wide range of outdoor activities for people of all ages. I've been taking my kid here since he was born and as he is growing and exploring new areas of Yanaguana I can truly see how well thought off this park is. To all the locals that don't travel to downtown too often, I would definitely recommend giving this park a chance before winter comes. Also, for all the tourists coming with little ones that need the space to run around for a couple of hours, this is most definitely the spot for you!

Beautifully maintained clean park for the entire family, friends catching up, or just chilling out…read moresolo. There's separate picnic tables by the Kimpton hotel side that's great for a quick meal too. Lots of splash pads and shaded areas with chairs for the parents to watch from a distance. Bathrooms aren't super clean but I think there's other spots less frequented where babies/toddlers can go for a quick change of clothes. Parking is going to be a challenge on the weekends but paid parking isn't too far away.

Such a small piece of heaven hidden here from the hustle and bustle of businesses just across the…read moreroad Love how the path is well marked for distance and safety like sharp curves for bikers Mostly shaded too Picnic here, sit and meditate Anything to your hearts desire Just be sure it's not raining and flooded, which is rare but does happen

I enjoy coming to this trail for a quick walk. There is plenty of parking (except when soccer games…read moreare in full swing) and the paved trail is well maintained and clear of debris. The trail is relatively flat and approximately two miles-depending on where you're parked. It's dog friendly with plenty of trash bins and bag stations to pick up after your furry kids.

I competed in a tournament here in early March 2024, but it wasn't my first time being in the…read morefacility. They have plenty of pickleball courts that were all being utilized, yet they still had lots of (empty) tennis courts around. The location is a bit weird, right next to a cemetery and kind of in the middle of some neighborhood with narrow streets. They have well-functioning bathrooms - one stall in the front, and 3 stalls in the back (for women), but the bathrooms themselves are very tight-spaced. For a large facility like this, I would almost expect them to have some kind of locker room, but they didn't have that. The courts are pretty good, however, we did get asked to sign the petition to fix up the courts. There are a couple of them right now that cannot be used because of the cracks - dangerous and the ball bounces off.

Can't recommend right now for pickleball. Courts 7-18 are under renovation. Only courts 1-6 are…read moreopen. We tried to get a court at 9am Thursday Nov 21. Ha, ha. Forget about it. First come , first served.

A really nice park. Located off of Zarzamora St. in a neighborhood. We didn't know it existed until…read morewe checked into the metal detector club. So, we went to check out the metal detector club. They were there sweeping the park for 'treasure'. Good luck. One of the guys said he'd found almost enough aluminum foil to make a Cessna. Anyway, there is a fairly large recreation center, a 0.62 mile or so walking/running track, soccer field, baseball field and I think volleyball, and exercise stations. Very well-maintained and clean. Many people were out enjoying the morning. Go there.

Best park on the south side. Large track. Friendly people. the cops are cool too. Been going here…read moresince I was 13. Largest Park on the southside and it allows medal detecting just have a permit. Lock your car doors if you leave your purse in your car to go jogging. My moms purse was stolen.